In “Tell Me Why”, A Hard Day’s Night album and film, 1964, John stands tall again with his vocals at the top of his register, sometimes on the verge of cracking. Even though the sting of bitterness is evident in his vocals, his performance vocally and on rhythm guitar (1962 Gibson J160E) has the overall…
The lyrics to “I Want You ( She’s So Heavy)” which consist only of the repetition of the title and the information that desire is driving the singer crazy, was even cited on BBCTV’s current program 24 Hours as an example of the greatest banalities in pop music. John Lennon was furious!He was convinced that…
In Paul’s 2021 Hulu documentary series “McCartney 3,2,1,” he relates about his insistence of including “an impossible high note” at the end of the piccolo trumpet solo: “David Mason turns to me and says, ‘Well, that’s officially out of the range of the piccolo trumpet even.’ And I kind of give him a look, like,…
Beatles Song #86 : “You’ve Got To Hide Your Love Away” – A Lennon song off the 1965 ” Help ! ” album , and also a single (France only) with the B Side being “Yesterday” . John claimed his inspiration for this song was plain and simple ….Bob Dylan . In John’s words “That’s…
The song was originally recorded during the sessions for McCartney’s Ram album in early 1971, and thus Hugh McCracken plays guitar on the recording rather than Wings’ guitarist Denny Laine. However, Laine did provide backing vocals during the production work for Red Rose Speedway. McCartney originally intended to use the song as part of his…
Studio’s released track contributions: George Harrison – Lead Vocals, Lead and Rhythm Guitars (1968 Gibson J-200). Paul McCartney – Organ (Hammond RT-3 w/ Leslie 145 cabinet), Bass (1966 Fender Jazz Bass), backing vocals. Ringo Starr – Drums (1964 Ludwig Super Classic Black Oyster Pearl, 1968 Ludwig Hollywood Maple). Chris Thomas – Piano (Hamburg Steinway Baby…
In “Don’t Bother Me”, With The Beatles album, 1963, George is definitely the standout with his impressive guitar work and vocals. Harrison’s fierce guitar solo, as well as his rhythm guitar work throughout the song, displays the confidence of his first original composition. Not being the Beatle with the most gifted sense of pitch, his…
Flash forward two years later, 1963, when the Beatles were recording their second album With the Beatles. As with Please Please Me, the group chose a mixture of original compositions and selections from their live repertoire for the track lineup. Paul McCartney claimed in a 1984 interview that the Beatles were attracted to “Please Mister…
All four Beatles have a solo in “The End”, including a Ringo drum solo. Ringo disliked solos; he preferred to cater drumwork to whoever sang in a particular performance. The take in which he performed the solo originally had guitar and tambourine accompaniment, but other instruments were muted during mixing giving the effect of a…
“She Said She Said” stands as a classic example of the Beatles’ musical and lyrical experimentation.The idea for the track originates from an Aug. 24, 1965 party which occurred during the Beatles’ U.S. tour. Held at the Beatles’ rented house in Los Angeles, the party saw the group hosting such luminaries as Roger McGuinn, David…